Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
“A Portrait Of Barney Rossett”
Synopsis
A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Ortenberg, Daniel O'Connor
- Original Score
- Askold Buk
- Original Title
- Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29
- Production Studios
- Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Ortenberg, Daniel O'Connor
Askold Buk
Alex Meillier
Tanya Meillier
Alex Meillier, Tanya Meillier
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Ortenberg
Director
Daniel O'Connor
Director
Alex Meillier
Producer
Tanya Meillier
Producer
Tanya Meillier
Editor
Alex Meillier
Director of Photography
Askold Buk
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press about?
A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.
Who directed Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press?
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press was directed by Neil Ortenberg, Daniel O'Connor.
Who stars in Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press?
The principal cast of Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press includes Barney Rosset, Amiri Baraka, William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
When was Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press released and how long is it?
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press make at the box office?
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press grossed $29 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press was composed by Askold Buk.